Bohen StarDivervsDOXA SUB 250T GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bohen StarDiver at true scale

StarDiver

DOXA SUB 250T GMT at true scale

SUB 250T GMT

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

250m

Power Reserve

42h

50h

highest

MSRP

$2,959

$2,790

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14.8mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
24mm
n/a
Water Resistance
1000m
250m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Aquamarine

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,959
$2,790
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bohen StarDiver

Owners widely praise the BOHEN StarDiver for its superior finishing and attention to detail, with one owner comparing it favorably to luxury dive watches. Reviewers note its superb fit and finish for the price, highlighting a satisfying 60-click ceramic bezel and a comfortable 13.8mm case height. However, the watch's divisive, angular case and unique design elements, such as a left-side crown, triple-date window, and short hands, may not appeal to all tastes. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOHEN StarDiver highly for its exceptional finishing and unique design at its price point.

DOXA SUB 250T GMT

The DOXA SUB 250T GMT is widely praised for its compact 40mm case, slim 10.85mm thickness, and sub-43mm lug-to-lug measurement, making it exceptionally comfortable and wearable. Reviewers highlight its functional GMT complication, precise bezel action, and the classic Doxa design language, noting its competitive pricing around €2,550 or $2,450. The skeletonized GMT hand is a point of discussion, with some finding it quirky or less intuitive, though others note it looks better in person and is easy to ignore for dive purposes. The watch is available in nine dial colors, with specific limited editions carrying a slight premium. Overall, reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 250T GMT highly for its wearable dimensions and value proposition as a capable dive watch with added GMT functionality.

From video reviewers

The watch's refined and wearable 42mm case size is a strength. Reviewers noted the iconic Doxa aesthetic combined with GMT functionality. No shared weaknesses were identified.